This Privacy Policy describes how missbackpage.com ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our classifieds platform and related services (collectively, the "Service"). By accessing or using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

When you create an account or use our Service, we may collect the following personal information:

• Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, username, password (encrypted)
• Profile Information: Profile photo, bio, location, preferences
• Payment Information: Billing address, payment method details (processed securely through third-party payment processors), transaction history
• Listing Information: Content of your classified ads, photos, videos, contact information you choose to display
• Communication Data: Messages sent through our platform, customer support inquiries

We automatically collect certain information when you use our Service:

• Device Information: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, unique device identifiers
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, clicks, search queries, interactions with listings
• Location Data: General location information based on IP address or GPS (if enabled)
• Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to track your activity and preferences

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Service Provision: To provide, maintain, and improve our Service, including processing transactions, managing your account, and displaying your listings
• Communication: To send you service-related notifications, respond to your inquiries, and provide customer support
• Personalization: To customize your experience, show relevant listings, and recommend content
• Safety and Security: To detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, security issues, and violations of our Terms of Service
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, respond to legal requests, and protect our rights
• Marketing: To send promotional communications (with your consent) and display targeted advertisements
• Analytics: To analyze usage patterns, improve our Service, and conduct research

Certain information you provide may be publicly visible:

• Listing content, photos, and videos
• Contact information you choose to display in listings
• Public profile information
• Reviews and ratings (if applicable)

Important: Be cautious about what personal information you include in your public listings, as this information can be viewed by anyone.

We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf:

• Payment processors
• Hosting and cloud storage providers
• Email service providers
• Analytics and advertising partners
• Customer support tools

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to:

• Court orders, subpoenas, or legal processes
• Government requests
• Law enforcement investigations
• Protection of rights, property, or safety

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information:

• Encryption of data in transit (SSL/TLS)
• Encryption of sensitive data at rest
• Secure password storage (hashed and salted)
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication
• Secure payment processing through PCI-compliant providers

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information through your account settings
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data (subject to legal and operational requirements)
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications (you may still receive service-related messages)
• Cookie Preferences: Manage cookie settings through your browser
• Do Not Track: We respect Do Not Track signals, but our Service may still collect certain information

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected] or through your account settings.

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Authenticate your account
• Analyze usage patterns
• Deliver targeted advertisements
• Improve our Service

Types of cookies we use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the Service to function
• Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our Service
• Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences
• Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant ads

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling certain cookies may affect Service functionality.

Our Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

Age Verification: By using our Service, you represent that you are at least 18 years of age and have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement.

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country. By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

We take appropriate safeguards to ensure your information receives an adequate level of protection, including:

• Standard contractual clauses
• Privacy Shield frameworks (where applicable)
• Other legal mechanisms

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our Service to you
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Enforce our agreements

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, except where we are required to retain it for legal, regulatory, or business purposes. Some information may remain in backup systems for a limited time.

Public Content: Information you have made public (such as listing content) may remain visible even after account deletion, as it may have been indexed by search engines or shared by other users.

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party services you access.

This includes:

• Payment processors
• Social media platforms
• Advertising networks
• External websites linked from listings

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to Know: Request disclosure of personal information collected, used, shared, or sold
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise your California privacy rights, please contact us at [email protected].

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right of Access: Obtain confirmation of processing and access to your data
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for processing where applicable

To exercise your GDPR rights, please contact us at [email protected]. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending you an email notification (for significant changes)
• Displaying a notice on our Service

Your continued use of our Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.